ARCHIVED NEWS - DECEMBER 2009
CALL FOR OFFICIALS - ALBERTA WINTER GAMES (Dec. 29)
Never mind the Olympics! Biathlon Alberta is seeking officials to volunteer at the Alberta Winter Games, February 4 - 7 in Cold Lake. Food and accommodation are provided, transportation is compensated. Contact Andy Holmwood for more information.
ALBERTA SPORTS HALL OF FAME (Dec. 24)
It has come to our attention that Biathlon is not yet represented in the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame - this is something we would like to change! Biathlon Alberta is seeking nominations to the Hall of Fame - categories include Athlete, Builder, Pioneer, and others. Click here for information on the nomination process - please direct names for nomination to info@biathlon.ca by January 18th.
ARCTIC GAMES SKI BIATHLON QUALIFIER (Dec. 21)
The Ski Biathlon qualifier for the Arctic Winter Games, originally scheduled for December 12-13, has been re-scheduled to January 9-10 in Camrose, as part of Calforex Cup #3.
Click here for details on the qualifier.
ZINA KOCHER 4TH AT WORLD CUP!! (Dec. 21)
A big, huge congratulations to Zina Kocher for her 4th place finish (and 20 for 20 shooting) in the Pursuit competition at the IBU World Cup this past weekend in Slovenia! Read more here.
CALFOREX CUP #2 - RESULTS (Dec. 20)
Here are results from Calforex Cup #2, held December 19-20 in Canmore:
Sprint > Race Results > Shooting data
Individual > Race Results > Shooting data
2011 CANADA GAMES COACHING STAFF (Dec. 14)
Biathlon Alberta is seeking applications for Team Alberta Coach and Manager positions for the 2011 Canada Winter Games in Halifax. Those interested in a coaching role should be Level 2 certified, old NCCP. The application deadline is December 24 - click here for the form.
RANGE SAFETY OFFICER (RSO) COURSE IN CANMORE (Dec. 10)
The Canmore Nordic Centre is offering an RSO course on Monday, December 14th, intended for coaches and officials who require RSO certification. Cost is $90. Please contact
Magi Scallion asap to register.
ABC KINDER CUP AND TEAM CHALLENGE (Dec.9)
Gather the young ones and head to COP this Friday evening for Alberta Biathlon Club's Kinder Cup #2. Then, on Saturday, get your friends and family together for the ABC Team Challenge. No previous biathlon experience needed! Click here for all the details.
NORTH AMERICAN CUP #2 RESULTS (Dec. 7)
Results are now posted from this past weekend's North American Cup #2 event, held at the Canmore Nordic Centre:
December 5th - Sprint
December 6th - Individual
2010 WORLD YOUTH/JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS NEWS (Dec. 3)
Calling all athletes (and parents and coaches thereof) interested in qualifying for and attending the 2010 WYJCH - here are two important news items:
- Biathlon Canada has released logistical information on the trip to Sweden, which may be found here.
- Biathlon Alberta is offering performance-based travel subsidies for athletes attending WYJCH Trials, January 14-17 in La Patrie, Quebec. Click here for information on these subsidies.
NORAM/CALFOREX NEWS AND RESULTS (Nov. 30)
Important reminder: Online registration for NorAm Cup #2 closes Tuesday (December 1st) evening at 23:59!
Results from this past weekend's NorAm/Calforex Cup #1:
Saturday AM - Sprint/Saturday PM - Sprint
Sunday AM - Pursuit/Sunday PM - Sprint
2010 ARCTIC WINTER GAMES
Check out our Arctic Winter Games page, containing all the information you need about biathon at the AWG.
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